How to pronounce metallization
Say it like met-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. Metallization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- met
- uh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metallization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does metallization mean?
- The act or process of metallizing
Where does metallization come from?
From metal + -ization.
Words that rhyme with metallization
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Questions about saying metallization
How do you pronounce metallization?
Say met-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallization?
Metallization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: met · uh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is metallization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (met-uh-ly-ZAY-shun).